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GENERAL INFORMATION

 FORMS - LAB

 

TEST INFORMATION LISTS

COLLECTION GUIDES & INSTRUCTIONS

CONSULTING PHYSICIANS

MAYO CLINIC LABORATORIES

     New and Updated Tests

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code CARBHGB CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN

Important Note

Specimen must arrive within 8 hours of draw.

"DO NOT SPIN"

Methodology

Multiple Wavelength Spectrophotometry

Useful for the diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 8 hours of draw.

 

Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of whole blood

Collection Instructions: Keep specimen tightly capped.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Nonsmokers: <1.5%

Smokers: 1.5%-5.0%

Critical value (automatic call-back): >30.0%

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82375

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate